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Heathrow to London Paddington in 15 minutes*

  • Our trains run every 15 minutes

  • Tickets start from £10 one way**

  • Kids 15 and under travel free***

Heathrow Express Train

The fastest way between London and Heathrow

Direct trains to and from Heathrow, departing every 15 minutes. Save time with Heathrow Express and experience a comfortable journey, with onboard amenities including free WiFi and plenty of luggage space.

Choose Heathrow Express

Fast & Direct

Our trains run every 15 minutes and are direct, taking just 15 minutes between Heathrow & Paddington Station*

Great Value

Tickets start from just £10 one way** and kids 15 and under travel free.*** Plus Airport Fast Track Security is included with Business First tickets.

Travel in Comfort

Onboard amenities include free WiFi, power sockets, at seat tables, toilets, luggage storage & more.

Save time with our direct train to and from Heathrow

Avoid getting stuck in traffic jams and save time with our 15 minute non-stop ride directly to Heathrow. Save up to 41 minutes vs a taxi or car journey*. Also, it's convenient and environment-friendly.

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How to get your Heathrow Express tickets

Choose from a variety of convenient options to purchase your tickets - online, at the station, through our app, or from ticket machines.

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Heathrow Express App

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Pay as you Go with your Bank Card

PAY AS YOU GO

Use your Bank Card to tap in and out

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PAY AS YOU GO

Use your Oyster to tap in and out

Seating Classes

Whether you're travelling for work or leisure, Heathrow Express offers two different seating options to suit all budgets and needs, with tickets starting from just £10 one way.

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Standard Class

The first option to choose from on the Heathrow Express train is Standard Class which offers a number of comfortable benefits for your journey. These include spacious seating with plenty of leg room, free WiFi to keep you connected and entertained throughout your journey, and at-seat power sockets to keep your devices fully charged. Tickets from £10.00

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Business First Class

If you'd prefer a little extra comfort, then you can opt for Business First Class option, which provides all the benefits of Standard Class plus additional privacy and legroom for your journey. Business First travellers can also enjoy the great benefit of Fast Track Airport Security included with their ticket, which saves you time during your onward journey. Tickets from £32.00

Our Tickets

We have a ticket type to suit all journeys and budgets:

Standard Class

Business First Class

Single

£25.00

£32.00

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Advance Discounted Single

from

£10.00*

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Same Day Return

£30.00

£36.00

Return

£40.00

£46.00

Carnet of 6 Tickets

£125.00

£160.00

Carnet of 12 Tickets

£225.00

£288.00

Save even more with Heathrow Express

Advance Discounted tickets

Advance Discounted Tickets

Save 40% when you book in advance with tickets from £10.

Promo Codes

Promo Codes

We have regular promo codes available to help you save, keep an eye on our Offers page.

Railcards

Railcards

Get 1/3 off your ticket by using one of the Railcard’s we accept.

Heathrow Rewards

Heathrow Rewards

Start collecting points today, you collect 1 point for every £1 you spend.

Timetable

Heathrow Express offers the fastest route from London Paddington to Heathrow non-stop. With four trains leaving London Paddington every hour, you can catch the Heathrow Express to London Heathrow every 15 minutes. Heathrow Express trains travelling to London Paddington also leave every 15 minutes from Heathrow.

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Free transfer between terminals

Did you know that you can transfer between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 2 & 3 for free on the Heathrow Express? You still need a (free) ticket though, which can be purchased via Ticket Machines at the platform, or you can simply tap in & out using Contactless or an Oyster Card.

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Do you travel often?

If you are a frequent traveller why not buy a Carnet of one way tickets, valid in either direction and saving you money. Choose from a bundle of x6 or x12 tickets, giving you 6 tickets for the price of 5, or 12 tickets for the price of 9.

Go City London Pass

London Pass by Go City

The best museums, activities and tours, all on one London pass.

  • Save up to 50% on London attractions

  • Access 100+ London attractions

  • Choose from 3 types of passes, from £54

Golden Tours

Golden Tours

Tickets for the top tours, attractions and day trips across the UK. Such as Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, The Cotswolds and London.

  • Your one-stop shop for everything you need in London and the UK

  • Our vast range of products includes day trips, our own Hop-on Hop-off Bus service, attraction tickets, theatre tickets, walking tours & more

  • Best price guarantee

Travel Extras

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Fast Track Security

Get your journey off to a swift start by sailing through security with Fast Track. It costs £12.50 per person and you can purchase here, or just buy a Business First Class ticket as it is included for free.

Lounges

Lounges

Our Lounges are the perfect place to unwind, refresh and indulge before take-off.

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Reserve & Collect

Browse thousands of products from your favourite brands, reserve your selections and we'll have them ready to collect before you fly.

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Golden Tours

We have a partnership with London’s leading sightseeing company, Golden Tours, offering tickets and packages for a range of attractions in London and across the UK, bringing sightseeing adventures to life.

FAQs

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*15 minute journey time to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 with an extra 6 minutes to Terminal 5. A free transfer is available to Terminal 4 taking an extra 4 minutes.

**Based on an Advance Discounted Single (one way) ticket purchased for travel on all dates 45 days or more in advance. Tickets are only valid on the Heathrow Express Service in the direction for which they have been purchased.

***Children aged 15 years and under travel free in Standard Class when accompanied by a paying adult, or can travel unaccompanied if they have proof of air travel such as a valid flight booking or boarding pass. Photo ID will be required.

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